Glazed Ham with Pineapple
This sweet and savory glazed ham with pineapple is the perfect centerpiece for your spring gatherings. Juicy, caramelized, and full of flavor!
Equipment
- Roasting Pan with Rack
- Basting Brush
- Meat Thermometer
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 can sliced pineapple in juice (20 oz) drained, juice reserved
- maraschino cherries optional
- toothpicks
- whole cloves optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat the ham dry and place it flat-side down on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep. Optionally press a clove into the center of each diamond.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, and ground cloves. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Attach pineapple slices and cherries to the ham using toothpicks.
- Brush ham generously with glaze. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1½ to 2 hours, basting with glaze every 30 minutes.
- Remove foil for the last 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize. Remove ham once internal temperature reaches 140°F. Rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
Tip: Save the pan juices for drizzling over slices. This enhances moisture and flavor.